[Queenstown] Primary Schools

[mngb123]

asck:

Well, if they make it an elimination ballot as mngb123 has suggested, then chances of citizens being picked over the PRs are higher cos we have 2 slips, correct?


But since there are only 5 PRs fighting with the citizens in this case as Poohbear has kindly reported, difference is not very huge also lah.

However, living up to the namesake of a kiasu parent, every possible ever-imaginable chance counts! So I would prefer to stick to the standard ballot heheh

Well, if they do elimination, the nail biting will be shorter.

[mngb123]

3Boys:

From the outset, I had felt that this whole 2 vs 1 slip thingy to be churlish, immature and frankly, of minimal impact. Really sad to see the g'ment cave to popular sentiment on an issue which actually changes little. If you run the tilt in the odds on this over the entire cohort of schools doing balloting at 2B and 2C, I bet the nett effect is no more than 25-50 students impacted. And for that, we were happy to effectively label PRs 2nd class folk.....


If I do have a gripe against the gahment, is that they are far too willing these days to give in to popular sentiment against good, solid, pragmatic policy-making.

its election time, doesn't cost gahment too much, maybe a few more $$$ for the extra ballot slips, to make citizens feel better about themselves. :roll:

[kyongpar]

Poohbear:

I was standing at the school for quite a while before i register since I couldnt really make up my mind... so took the chance to find out more from the staff


From what i understand from the staff,

Single ID for twins means they are given 2 slips for a pair of twins. So 1 in, both in. If they had opt for an ID each for the twins, they would get 2 ID and 4 slips. But if 2 IDs, 1 in doesnt auto qualify the other to be in. So i guess both parents wanted to get the twins in same school.

If the 55th position goes to a pair of twins, then school has to open up 1 more place to make it 56 places. Else, its 55 places only

Also, there are only 5 PRs in the group that is going for balloting. So its essentially a citizen vs citizen fight...

Wow, you are very knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing.

[fionaufy]

if anyone going to the witness the balloting at fairfield tomorrow?

[Poohbear]

Yes, will be there

[fionaufy]

Hi Poohbear,


I cant go there witness as i have hospital check up appointment at 10am.

But really wish to know the result…

If any kind soul can help me look out if my daughter be selected tomorrow?

[hquek]

Good luck Poohbear and fionaufy!

[RRMummy]

Poohbear:

From what i understand from the staff,


Single ID for twins means they are given 2 slips for a pair of twins. So 1 in, both in. If they had opt for an ID each for the twins, they would get 2 ID and 4 slips. But if 2 IDs, 1 in doesnt auto qualify the other to be in. So i guess both parents wanted to get the twins in same school.

Good luck Poohbear! :xedfingers:

:thankyou: for sharing this info Poohbear!!

I'm sure everyone involved in balloting would be curious.. thought I wonder if it only applies for this school or all schools... :idea:

[Poohbear]

fionaufy:

Hi Poohbear,


I cant go there witness as i have hospital check up appointment at 10am.

But really wish to know the result..

If any kind soul can help me look out if my daughter be selected tomorrow?

If u like, u can pm me your gal's name n your HP number. I can sms u once your gal is selected

[Poohbear]

hquek:

Good luck Poohbear and fionaufy!

Thks :love:

My gal seem super confident abt getting a place. She keep telling me not to worry :oops: